FreshBooks pricing
What FreshBooks costs, plan by plan, why the billable client caps matter most, and the team member and payroll fees that change the final number.
FreshBooks prices around one number most buyers overlook: billable clients. Lite covers up to 5 clients, Plus lifts that to 50 and adds the double entry accounting tools that make it a real ledger, Premium removes the cap entirely, and Select is a custom tier for larger firms. Most growing service businesses land on Plus. Below we lay out each plan as published, then the extra team member, payroll and payment processing fees that tend to push real spend past the subscription. The headline price is for one user, so a team changes the math quickly.
Plans and prices
Per month, billed monthlyPricing as of June 2026. Annual billing saves roughly 10 percent, and new customers can take a 30 day free trial. Each plan includes one user; extra team members, payroll and payments are billed separately. Check the vendor for current pricing.
The plan price is for one user. A team changes it.
FreshBooks looks inexpensive at the headline, but four things commonly separate the plan price from what teams actually pay. Budget for these before you commit.
FreshBooks pricing FAQ
Is there a free version of FreshBooks?
No. FreshBooks has no permanently free plan, only a 30 day free trial. The cheapest paid tier is Lite at $19 a month for up to 5 billable clients. Pricing as of June 2026; check the vendor for current pricing.
How much does FreshBooks cost?
List prices are $19 a month for Lite, $38 for Plus and $65 for Premium, each billed monthly, plus a custom Select tier for larger firms. Annual billing saves roughly 10 percent. Most growing service businesses choose Plus. Verified June 2026.
Which FreshBooks plan is best value?
For most service businesses, Plus at $38 is the practical pick: it raises the billable client cap to 50 and adds the double entry accounting reports and recurring billing that Lite lacks. Solo operators with very few clients can start on Lite.
Why does FreshBooks cost more than the headline?
The plan price covers one user, so extra team members at about $11 each a month, the payroll add on and payment processing fees commonly push real spend above the sticker. Budget for the seats and add ons your team needs from the start.